A first-generation college graduate, Anne Koester attended Bowling Green State University (BS, Education) and the University of Toledo College of Law (Doctor of Jurisprudence). She practiced as a trial lawyer in Toledo, primarily in the areas of products liability and complex tort litigation, before deciding to pursue theology studies at St. John’s University (MA, Theology), Collegeville, MN. After completing her Theology degree, Anne worked at the University of Notre Dame Center for Pastoral Liturgy. Anne came to Georgetown University to serve as the Associate Director of the Georgetown Center for Liturgy. She has also worked in the Division of Student Affairs and is currently on the staff of the Office of Compliance and Ethics. Anne is an adjunct member of the Theology & Religious Studies Department at Georgetown University, teaching courses in the areas of Catholic worship and Christian initiation. From 2004-2007, Anne served on the U.S. Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Women in the Church and Society. She is a Member of the North American Academy of Liturgy (2002 – present; Christian Initiation Seminar member; Seminar Delegate and Member of the Academy Committee (January 2014 – 16)). Anne serves as the Coordinator of The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Process and co-facilitator of the Women Who Stay initiative at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Washington, DC. She was also a member of the Acquisitions Advisory Council, The Liturgical Press, Collegeville, MN (2009 – 2019).